John Knox's Manse

It is open to question if and for how long zealous Scottish preacher John Knox actually lived in this house on the High Street. However, it is one of the very few original buildings in the Old Town and at one time all the buildings on the Royal Mile were like this.

North Gray's Close

Two views of North Gray's Close, just of the High Street.

Milne's Court

Milne's (or Mylne's) Court was built in 1690 to help make some space in the crowded tenements on the Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile. The alley above looks down onto Bank Street (at the top of the Mound) and in the distance can be seen the Scottish National Gallery, Princes Street, George Street and Fife. The building to the left is Assembly Hall.

Canongate Church

The front of the 17th century Canongate Church on the Royal Mile.

Canongate Tolbooth

The Canongate Tollbooth near the foot of The Royal Mile.

From Here to There

Views to and from the former Royal High School on Regent Road at Calton Hill and the Canongate Church on the Royal Mile

Hang 'em High (2)

The plaque speaks for itself. It is on the east corner of the junction at The Royal Mile and George IV Bridge.